IL Carino Restaurant

4.7

269 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

IL CARINO RESTAURANT OFFERS:
15% OFF IF PAYING CASH
We have Inside and outside dining available and we are complying with all safety precautions for COVID19.
Chef Mario Cassinelli proudly opens the doors of Il Carino, an Italian fine dining establishment conveniently located at 1710 2nd Ave in the Upper East side, Manhattan. Il Carino provides an Italian fine dining experience in an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. Making it perfect for every occasion a celebration of food and drink. Chef Cassinelli and Giulio envisioned recreating traditional Italian dishes from all of Italy’s provinces and exclusively featuring his own dishes as house specialties. Our belief in old traditional methods of creating our own fresh pastas, bread, homemade sauces and desserts emulate Italy’s gastronomy culture. All dishes are freshly cooked to order, using only the finest ingredients, carefully sourced by Chef Mario Cassinelli himself to ensure freshness and optimum quality.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(646) 882-0487
Website
http://www.ilcarinorestaurantnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Mario Cassinelli
Catering
Open for catering service
Private party facilities
Open for private events

Location
1710 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
Area
Upper East Side
Cross Street
between 88 and 89 st
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Q train to 86th street on second avenue. Trains 4,5, and 6 to 86th street, then walk to second avenue. Busses:
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Insalata di CesareUS$15.95
Caesar's Salad Il Carino's Own Dressing
Insalata di SpinachUS$13.95
Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon and Parmesan Cheese
Insalata MistaUS$12.95
Mixed Greens Salad with Carino's House Dressing
Insalata CapreseUS$20.95
Homemade Mozzarella Cheese with Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers and Bassil
Calamari FrittiUS$26.95
Crispy Fried Calamari
Zucchini FrittiUS$20.95
Crispy Fried Zucchini
Vongole al FornoUS$16.95
Baked Clams Oreganatta
Melenzane RollatineUS$18.95
Rolled Breaded Eggplant, With Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Cheese and Spinach

Primi Piatti

Fettuccine BologneseUS$27.95
Homemade Fettuccine with Classic Southern Italian Meat Ragout
Fettuccine CarbonaraUS$27.95
Homemade Pasta with Onion and Cured Bacon
Pappardelle alla BoscaiolaUS$31.95
Organic Homemade Flat Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato, Basil, Mushroom, Marsala Wine Sauce and Garlic
Gnocchi di Patate con Crema Rosa al TartufoUS$27.95
Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Pink Sauce, Homemade Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Truffle Oil
Orecchiette CacceseUS$27.95
Homemade Little Ears Shaped Pasta Sauteed With Chunks of Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Olive Oil and Garlic Sauce
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci con Salsa al Pomodoro e BasilicoUS$27.95
Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach, Tomato and Basil
Linguini Fini alle VongoleUS$31.95
Classic Italian, Linguine with White or Red Clam Sauce
Capellini CarinoUS$36.95
Angel Hair with Shrimp and Clams in A Light Marinara Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo con GamberiUS$35.95
Homemade Fettuccine Topped with A Rich Decadent Alfredo Sauce and Shrimp on Top

Carne e Pesci

Scallopine di Vitello LimoneUS$37.95
Veal Scalloppini With White Wine, Capers and Lemon Sauce
Pollo alla ValdostanaUS$33.95
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese and Spinach, Topped with Marsala, White Reduction and Mushroom Sauce
Pollo con Salsiccia, Aglio e Rosmarino (Pollo Scarparielo)US$32.95
Pan-Seared Boneless Chunks of Chicken with Sausage, Garlic and Rosemary
Cotoletta di Vitello alla Griglia
Broiled Veal Chop
- M/P
Gamberi ScampiUS$39.95
Jumbo Shrimp with White Wine, Lemon and Garlic Sauce
Gamberi Fra-DiavoloUS$39.95
Fresh Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Marinara Sauce
Filetto di Sogliola con Limone e Capperi (Francese)US$38.95
Filet of Sole Sauteed with Lemon White Wine and Olive Oil, with Capers on top
Salmone SenapeUS$38.95
Fresh Wild Salmon Sauteed With Dijon Mustard Sauce, Capers and Chopped Asparagus
Risotto MilaneseUS$29.95
Italian Arborio Rice Sauteed with Saffron and Chopped Asparagus

Zuppe

MinestroneUS$13.95
Vegetable Soup
Straciatella alla FiorentinaUS$13.95
Spinach, Egg and Chicken Broth

Side Dishes

$11.95

Broccoli Rabe
Asparagus
Spinach
String Beans
American Broccoli

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

IL Carino Restaurant on the Upper East Side shines with its "delicious and fresh" Italian cuisine, "amazing service," and "cozy, romantic" atmosphere. Known for its "best gnocchi" and attentive staff like Giulio, it offers a quintessential dining experience. While some mention pricing concerns, the "quality never disappoints."

269 Reviews

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george VIP
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The veal chop was excellent and the seafood special of black ink squid stuffed with smoked Alaskan salmon in a red pesto sauce with mussels, clams and lobster medallions.
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Anna
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four months ago, I first visited IL Carino. Today, I came back and IL Carino exceeded my expectations, again! Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and very fair prices. The quality never disappoints. The next time I visit, I'll bring family and friends. Highly recommend!
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Maria
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
IL Carino is my favorite local place to dine in. I always come here for dinner dates with my partner and we're never disappointed. I love the food, decor, and staff treatment. We can't wait to try more of their cuisines and drinks.
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Roberta
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Price way exceeded what was on line. So not worth it for a small neighborhood restaurant. Should have known there was a price issue by the fact that we were the only ones in the restaurant all night.
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Catherine VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most wonderful date here. The service was incredible and so attentive. The food has off the charts. We cannot wait to go back
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Ashley
Pittsburgh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Unbelievable food and staff. Large portions. Wonderful specials. Great wine selection. Will definitely return !
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Manny
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good! It was an amazing place to take your parents!
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Debbie
Sacramento13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I are in NYC for our daughter’s wedding. We had a lovely meal and exquisite wine. Highly recommend for a special occasion.
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Camila
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my partner love IL Carino! We enjoyed every bite and balanced our meal with the finest wine. We additionally had dessert. As always, the service was amazing and attentive, and the place was neat and elegant. We'll be back!
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Cali
Richmond1 review
1.0
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I actually wasn't able to eat the food so can't say if was good or not,. We showed up and they have us a menu with prices that were more then double what was online! A single glass of wine was $21! Complete bait and switch!!! When I asked them about the difference, they said 'in person dervice was more as were paying for"tablecloths,etc!"". Outrageous. We got up and left. It's no wonder the place was empty!!! Super sketchy behavior! Avoid!!!
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FAQs

IL Carino Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. IL Carino Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 882-0487.

IL Carino Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

1710 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

Cross Street
between 88 and 89 st
Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Q train to 86th street on second avenue. Trains 4,5, and 6 to 86th street, then walk to second avenue. Busses:
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Mario Cassinelli
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilcarinorestaurantnyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 882-0487
Catering
Open for catering service
Private party facilities
Open for private events

IL Carino Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pappardelle alla Boscaiola

Spaghetti alla Primavera

Fettuccine Carbonara

Insalate e Antipasti

Insalata di CesareUS$15.95

Insalata di SpinachUS$13.95

Insalata MistaUS$12.95

Insalata CapreseUS$20.95

Calamari FrittiUS$26.95

Zucchini FrittiUS$20.95

Vongole al FornoUS$16.95

Melenzane RollatineUS$18.95

Primi Piatti

Fettuccine BologneseUS$27.95

Fettuccine CarbonaraUS$27.95

Pappardelle alla BoscaiolaUS$31.95

Gnocchi di Patate con Crema Rosa al TartufoUS$27.95

Orecchiette CacceseUS$27.95

Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci con Salsa al Pomodoro e BasilicoUS$27.95

Linguini Fini alle VongoleUS$31.95

Capellini CarinoUS$36.95

Fettuccine Alfredo con GamberiUS$35.95

Carne e Pesci

Scallopine di Vitello LimoneUS$37.95

Pollo alla ValdostanaUS$33.95

Pollo con Salsiccia, Aglio e Rosmarino (Pollo Scarparielo)US$32.95

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Griglia

Gamberi ScampiUS$39.95

Gamberi Fra-DiavoloUS$39.95

Filetto di Sogliola con Limone e Capperi (Francese)US$38.95

Salmone SenapeUS$38.95

Risotto MilaneseUS$29.95

Zuppe

MinestroneUS$13.95

Straciatella alla FiorentinaUS$13.95

Side Dishes

Broccoli Rabe

Asparagus

Spinach

String Beans

American Broccoli

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is IL Carino Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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